Hidalgo del Parral climate
Hidalgo del Parral (Chihuahua, Mexico) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C64 °F, and about 435 mm17 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hidalgo del Parral climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1864 | 235 | 1049 | 80.3 | 7 |
| Feb | 2169 | 338 | 1254 | 50.2 | 4 |
| Mar | 2476 | 643 | 1559 | 90.3 | 1 |
| Apr | 2984 | 1049 | 1966 | 50.2 | 0 |
| May | 3289 | 1356 | 2373 | 140.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 3391 | 1864 | 2578 | 431.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 3085 | 1763 | 2474 | 1024.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 2984 | 1762 | 2373 | 1074.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2780 | 1558 | 2169 | 883.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 2678 | 1151 | 1865 | 301.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 2170 | 542 | 1356 | 160.6 | 1 |
| Dec | 1865 | 235 | 1050 | 90.4 | 6 |
| Year | 3391 | 235 | 1864 | 43517 | 18 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49% | 40% | 4.3 | 10:37 |
| Feb | 40% | 37% | 5.3 | 11:13 |
| Mar | 32% | 37% | 6.5 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 27% | 40% | 7.3 | 12:46 |
| May | 27% | 34% | 7.6 | 13:28 |
| Jun | 38% | 48% | 7.2 | 13:49 |
| Jul | 55% | 62% | 6.4 | 13:41 |
| Aug | 59% | 57% | 6.4 | 13:05 |
| Sep | 64% | 58% | 5.4 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 57% | 31% | 5.4 | 11:28 |
| Nov | 54% | 28% | 4.6 | 10:47 |
| Dec | 50% | 36% | 4.1 | 10:27 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Hidalgo del Parral is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 18 °C64 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C64 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.6 °C28.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 435 mm17 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 68% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–May. The wettest month is August (107 mm4.2 in), the driest is February (5 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 27% in April to 64% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 28%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in October to 12 km/h (7 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Hidalgo del Parral
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February–April and September–November: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 5 mm0.2 in to 88 mm3.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Hidalgo del Parral
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1864 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 235 to 3 °C38 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2476 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 643 to 13 °C56 °F, about 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2984 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1762 to 18 °C64 °F, about 84 mm3.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2170 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 542 to 15 °C58 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Hidalgo del Parral compares
Compared with Ciudad Delicias, about 141 km to the north, Hidalgo del Parral is on average 3.2 °C5.7 °F cooler and receives 32% more precipitation (435 mm17 in vs 328 mm13 in). The difference is largest in July (4.4 °C7.9 °F cooler).
Of the 96 places in Mexico covered by World Climates, Hidalgo del Parral is the 78th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 77th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Mexico climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Mendoza (Argentina, BWk), Bloemfontein (South Africa, BSk) and Kimberley (South Africa, BSh).
Nearby places
- Ciudad Delicias 141 km · 21 °C70 °F · 328 mm13 in
- Chihuahua 194 km · 19 °C66 °F · 371 mm15 in
- Cuauhtémoc 202 km · 14 °C58 °F · 483 mm19 in
- Gómez Palacio 264 km · 22 °C72 °F · 306 mm12 in
- Torreón 272 km · 22 °C71 °F · 274 mm11 in
- Culiacán 293 km · 26 °C79 °F · 704 mm28 in
- Victoria de Durango 339 km · 18 °C64 °F · 550 mm22 in
- Los Mochis 355 km · 26 °C78 °F · 536 mm21 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hidalgo del Parral?
June is the warmest month in Hidalgo del Parral, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hidalgo del Parral?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (64 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hidalgo del Parral?
August is the wettest month with about 107 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Hidalgo del Parral?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February–April and September–November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.